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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-05-21
Queer Stakes.

al have heard OF queer stakes inmy
TIME" remarked Pacific coast man
"but think lean discount any oil tn.
sort in my own experience. | was
playing cards in Georgia some year,
ago and became involved in a dispute
with n native that sent him to the
hospital and me to theiail. There was
a strong prejudice against gambling IL
the vicinity, and my lawyer told me !
was in very tight fix. ] made the
best of the situation, and managed to
get on good terms with the sheriff
a typical Georgian,an by the way,
pretty good fellow. One day dis
covered by accident that he was s
great faro bank fiend. 1t seemed
that he had been quite wealthy at ont
time, but had lost about all his prop
erty against the game, and woulo
walk ten miles through a swamp togei
to play. That just suited me. !
chalked out o layout on my floor, goi
an old deck OF cards and dealt faro
for him.
ave used buttons for chips, and hi
would squat outside my grated dooi
and tell me where to place his bets
In n few days had all his ready cash
Then he sold q mule and lost that. II
is too tedious to tell in details. But
head by head his stock all vanished.
Then he put up his watch and chair
and n suit OF clothes. won then
and made him poke them through thu
CRATES. In a week my cell loo ed hki
a country store. Ihad boots, hams,
pair OF scales and the Sheriifs ollic'
stationery, barrel of flour, a saddb
and feather bed. At last he came t'
me and said:
John, I'll tell you what I'll do
You have won everything i can move
except the kids and the old woman
and now I'll play you game ofseven
up for all have lost against you
liberty"
"It's a 60"
1--WE played through the CRATES. .
tell YOU il was exciting. It was necl
or nothing with me, and you coulI
hear the old Sheriff breathe clear ovei
in the next lot. We got six apiece
and it came my deal. turned :
jack"
THAT puts you out, said the Sheriff
unlocking the door. NOW get ont
"lIe claimed that the conditions
the game did bar him from taking
shot at me, and as went over th'
fence he let of a young cannon in m.
direction. guess though that tina
last lack made him nervous, for TIN
load went over my head and crippled
a darkey in a cOrnfield. I didn't stoL
to inquire how badly he was burt
s.. Louis Republican.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-05-21

"Children, wouldn't you all be glad
II Little Dick would come homer hit
seems to me that I'd be riconciled to
all the rest ef he would jes' come home.
That's all / ask OF the good Lord.
Jes' to see my baby boy again"
'Then your wish is granted" come
q voice from the door, "for your
boys come home" and in another
breath Little Dick was clasped in the
arms OF mother and sister.
| shall not attempt to describe the
scene. | will leave all that to the
facie pen OF the emotional novelist,
who has the trick OF portraying such
things. cannot Tor the life OF me re-
member to this day who it was that
rescued the frying pan full OF popcorn
from the fire. | do not know how
come the fiddle bridge down, and
several strands OF hair broken in the
bow. know that after all was over
we begun to realize that Little Dick
had grown wonderfully tall. He had
added nearly hall a foot to his stat
ure and his fuzzy beard had developed
into n nice brown beard. He had
been in a northern prison, and in a
federal hospital, and he had walked the
streets OF many northern city, and
he had n long, long story to tell. But
he had come back. Aunt Nina seem
ed to have grown ten years young.
err. Grass grew on the graves OF
her other boys, and she cherished
their memory, but the living presence
OF her baby boy strengthened and
comforted her.
And now, am going to tell YOU
cUridentially, that this story is
.se. word true. | could carry you
to II pig lumber mill on the line OF a
southern railroad, and could show
you the superintendent, who walks
with limp, that is Mack. ! could
carry you to u quiet home where O
sweet-faced woman, IN ancient dame
and maiden lady divide the honor o
ruling over the realm of the house
hold. Children frolic about the
premises. One OF these women is Mrs
loring, junior, one is Aunt Nina
and one is Betty. Down at the Office
| could point out to you a thrifty
active looking business man, the own
er OF the mill, and that is Little Dick
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-08-20
Ramsey Should be There.

Secretary Prouty ofthe North Dakota
district of tho Territorial board ofagri-
culture, was in town a few minutes on
Monday. He states that nearly every
county in the north will have an exhibit
at the fair Sept. 1924, and is greatly sur
priscd to find that Ramsey county has
not arranged to makcan exhibit. Ram
sey is the banner vegetable county of
the north, but people who now know
this to be true will soon forget the fact,
and others will have lived never to have
acres which produce these rare vcgcta-
blcs neglect to make exhibits Of them.
Who will volunteer to make a collection
of vegetables and grains tor the Grand
Forks fair?
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-08-20
University of North Dakota.

The catalogue Of the University of
North Dakota is received. and an exam
ination OF it's contents show that the in
stitution is rapidly growing into public
favor. Sixty per cent Of last years STU
dents belonged to places outside ofGrand
Forks. The students were drawn from
thirteen counties, showing that the uni
versity is growing in territorial intiu-
ence and character, and that it is not
purely or even mainly local. The fresh
men and sophomore classes are well
filled, the percentage being about %
above tho regular high school studies.
Tho increase of last years attendance
over that of the proceeding year was ;ai
per cent, and the prospects for large at
tendance next year arc very tlattcring.
The regents have been fortunate in the
selection of faculty and instructors.
Henry Montgomery, the senior pro-
fessor and professor Of natural sciences,
/ is a gentleman of rare attainments, be-
ing profound scholar and an enthusiasts
! tic worker.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-08-20
THOMPSON, tlC CLOTH[ER|,

showing that the man must have been
six feet six or eight inrhc. high
Later on the skeleton OF II female WAS
found. \ gopher had made pathway
through the left side OF the Iare, and wa,
living further on below the earth Near
this specimen was found two pipes n,,te
OF the pipe stone clay, hut not after The
fashion OF those we SEQ In use among
the present generation of Indians. These
ancient pipes were perfect in form, abou,
three quarters AN inch III diameter.
the stem hole In the pole or lower end
and tho tobacco or killikinic aperture in
tho opposite end. The interior of the
use. The talon of an eagle or hawk
was found here also, showing that this
dusky maiden Of perhaps twenty sum
mcrs judging by the appearance Of the
skull) had worna neck lace or sOmo KIND
OF ornament of which this TALON formed
apart.
Tho rarcst find, however, was an earth
Ell urn, about the size of II pint cup, made
| of very fine clay and burnt very hard.
| Tho nrn IL quite symmetrical and has .
neatly-tiaring rim. Around the globe
are indentcd lines in regular circles and
on tho bottom series of straight marks.
Professor Montgomery prizes this moro
| highly than any Of the trinkets found
with tho fossils. 1t proves nothing that
IL Of scientific Importance; neither does
1t lessen the years which these remains
are believed to have laid in tho ground.
No metallic utensils Of any kind were
found.
Three clam-slicll spoons were taken
near the center Of tho mound, each being
cut or fashioned 40 that a wooden handle
might bc fastened to them. One Of these
shells, unfortunately broken with pick
in taking it out, was crudcly carved on
tho inside. An oblong stone with a
groove on one side was found This was
an implement used to sharpen bones
with.
'lIat explains one thing" said tho
professor, ''tlcsc bodies were buried
here before the iron or copper age" but
how long before the professor will not
hazard an opinion until he has made IA
} scientific examination. There is moth
ing to show that these people were not
in tho grave and their flesh gone to dust
} before Christopher Columbus discovered
. America. There was nothing found in
the mound to indicate that they were not
inferred five centuries before that event
J That they were savagcs may be set down
as being beyond dispute. And yet they
lived not in vain, for their bones will do
!; scientific service in a school of enligllsen.
lnent.
: Prof. Montgomery will return mex,
week to continue his search for the cnrios
of past ages. He finds this lake region
full of interesting things that we untu.
y torcd people are stepping over every day
: without Il thought as to their worth tt
those who have the knowledge to read
them.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-08-20
INDIAN PROGRESS.
Ono of them Tells what Educa
ton has Done.

Bishop Walker. Of tho Episcopal din-
very interesting sermons ut the Epis'"-
pal chapel in this city on Sunday. The
was large both morning
and evening. An interesting feature of
the evening service was II talk on the
subject Of the Indian by Mr.. Enmegah-
bougi, an Indian missionary OF White
Earth agency, Minn., who has been Ia
boring with his people for the past nine
teen years. The speaker showed con-
siderable knowledge of the English
language. being able to express himself
clearly and quite correctly. Ho pridcd
himself in being chiefly concerned in
bringing about peace and harmony
among the Sioux and Chippewas, and
helped to prevent Il acombination between
these tribes against tho whites after tho
Minnesota massacre of 1862. lie related
tho difficulties which bcsct tho mission
ary when he begun to preach the gospel
to his people, and was proud of the
progress which had boon made. The
EiplSColIltlluIlS INV i"I 6o NiA"AN'A Su
White Earth with about 200 commune
ca,,ts. Enmcyahbouyhe's niece pro-
sides at the organ and directs tho choir.
which is composed of Indians. The
speaker said there was no doubt in his
mind as to the sincerity Of the Christian
lied Indians under his charge. 1Ie knew
that some doubts had existed rs to tho
feasibility of ChristianiZing an Indian
but he knew that they were sincere, and
that they fully realized tho existence o
the "Grcat Spirit lie believed his
people were improving rapidly under
church influence. When he became :
missionary it was evident that his pco
plc. and in fact other tribes Of Indians
were sinking lower and lower in tn
scale Of morality. They seemed ccrtainl.
destined to perdition; but he had live
to see them grow hetter; to SEQ them la.
aside their barbarous habits; to see then
learn To read and hear them avow thci
belief in a God. They had advances
from condition little better than tina
of the brute to Il condition Of enlighten.
mcnt, and were progressing every day
Mr.. Enmcgahbough added that Bisho
Walker and himself were on their wa
to Turtle mountain to inquire into TIL
necessity for Il mission in that region
a great many Indians there wei
anxious to have Il mission. They kne
of the good results Of the White Fart
mission. "We have six other church
among my people, and all are doin
we'll. The men are turning their attef
ton to farming, and the women to Chri'
tianity and education. These pursuit
have led to peace instead Of war;
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-08-20
Obituary.

Elvina w. Miller was born in Ger
many. Nov. IA, 1860, and on Dee, 25, 1878,
she was married to Mr.. Fred Kahn. Some
three years ago the family settled on land
one mile north of Webster chapel, in
Ramsey county, Dakota, and have opened
up a valuable farm. But Sabbath eyen-
ing, August IA. 1887, at 7 o'clock, after a
brief illness, Mrs. Kain died, leaving
her husband and seven children in deep
sorrow. The funeral at the family resi-
dence on Monday evening was largely
attended by deeply sympathising friends
and neighbors. y. G. j..
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-08-20
Land in Market.

GRAND FORKS, Oak. August ll.-No-
ticc is hereby given that on Monday,
the 18th day Of September, 1887, the
plats Of the following townships, viz:
Township l55 range 50. township $50
range 80, township 1852 range 90, town.
ship lG2 range G3, and township lsl range
81, will be placed on file in this office
and on said 18th day Of September, 1887 i,
the lands in said townships will be sub
jcct to entry and filing.
B. G. TIFFANY, Register.
". j. ANDERSON. RECEIVER.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-08-20
Reafa Vermont.

II. l.. Whithed Of Grand Forks, came
up Monday with his father A. w. Whit
he'd. The latter is resident of Ver-
mont, and this is his first trip west of
Chicago. He is both surprised and de-
lighted with Dakota; never saw such
fields of wheat in his life; never even
dreamed of wheat fields Of a thousand
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-08-20
The Colonel's Widow.

A late Washington paper contains the
particulars concerning the death Of Mrs.
Mary T.. Crosswait, who was here in
1884 to visit her daughter, Forest NJ.
Crosswait. who has land near this city.
Mrs Crosswait was the idow of the late
Col. b. J. Crosswait, after whom 6. A..
r. post No. $50 Of Washington is named.
The post passed appropriate resolutions
Of respect to the memory ofthe deceased.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-08-20
THE COURT HOUSE.
Devils Lake Contractors Get tho
Job-Debt Funded.

The board of county commissioners
met Thursday III accordance with the un-
Outstanding of tho last meeting for the
purpose Of opening the bids for the court
house construction. Bids were suhmit
ted as follows:
Grant & LAwrcnson, Devils Lake. 2lssSo on
b. +. Shanley, Devils sLake............. Is 500 ~
Wm =. Alsip, Grand Forks................. 1900 00
EcNichols L White, Grand Forks"....... .o29l SO
On motion the lowest bidders--tirant
& LawrensOn--were awarded the con-
tract. The board then proceeded to make
various alterations in the plans so as to
bring the amount down to Sl8,OOO tho
sum stipulated in tho advertisement,
and the reduction was made, bringing
| the amount down to $l7. .!|SS.35.
When the INTER-OcEAN went to press
last evening the board and the contrac-
tors were arranging the matter of bonds
men.
Tho board also voted to fund the i'll
debtedness Of the county rs it stood jan
uary l, 1887, amounting to $4,000, The
bonds will be placed at 6! per cent.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-08-20
Verdict for Plaintiff.

The damage suit Of John Caffrey
against Abrams 4 Reeves came before
Justice McClory on the 10th, d. E. Nor
gan for plaintiff and w. W. Wishart for
defendant. The court gave decision
in favor of Cattrey for $40 and costs.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-08-20
Excursion.

On Sunday, the 2lst, the Minnie II.
will make trip up the bay leading to
Devils Heart, leaying Devils Lake at
$50 a. m. The distance is about Is miles
and will be an interesting trip as it will
be the first one to that part of the lake.
Fare round trip Sl.5O. Don't forget to
take a lunch with you.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-08-20
Excursion Rates.

The Manitoba road announces the fol-
lowing rates to the Minneapolis exposi-
ton, which opens Aug. 2G and closes
Oct. l3: Deylls Lake to Minneapolis and
return Sl5.45 Also the following to the
state fair at st Paul, Sept. 8 to 10, sl2.45
for the round trip.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-08-20

The ladies aid society Of the NJ. T..
church, with their friends, will partici-
pate in an excursion to Agate bay Thurs
day evening, Aug 25. Boat will leave at
$3.50 p. m. Fare round trip so cents.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-08-20
Wheat Rates Down.

The freight rates on wheat have been
reduced two cents per hundred from all
points to Minneapoliso Duluth, making
the rate from Deyils Lake q cents per
hundred or about l3 cent per bnshel.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-08-20
Japanese Festival.

The ladies Of the Episcopal Guild will
Festival held here some weeks ago, with
fan drill and literary entertainment
each evening.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-08-20
The Pure Stuff.

Those GG goods at Requa's are growing
older every day. They left the still over
81 years ago, and now run from the bar
rel like the oil of gladness. No tangle-
foot there; no jimjams; no snakes-only
the pure essence Of corn.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-08-20

One hundred bushel grain boxes, fits
all kinds of farm wagons, for sale at
Staede's. 1t
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-08-20

A good man wanted for general work
by the month. Apply to w. S. Peck,
Ft. Totten. 1t
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1887-04-22

All those who are in favor of re.org,
anizing the Warner Sunday school viii
please meet at the school house next
Sunday at II o'clock Am. We hope to
see q large attendance.
MRS. / ID. BURDIcK, Supt.
One of DR.. Cooks fine yearling colts
caught in a barb wire fence last
Monday, and cut its breast and front
legs in a horrible manner The colt
was led home and Doc. Immediately
sewed up the cuts and the colt Is COM
ing out all right.
-PardY Fitch received a carload of
stock and farm implements last week.
Hear We! hear vel hear YET The past
has been a hard winter, but there is a
bright future in store for those who in.
sure their crops in the Farmers Mutual
Protective Association.
FRANK PAYNE, Agent,
Warner, Oak.
We are indebted to Capt. J. w.
Smith, formerly of Rondell, but now of
Santa Barbara, Cal, for Vol. / No. /
OF The Santa Barbara Journal of Com
merce. 1t is published in the interest
OF Santa Barbara, and gives a very de.
scriptive and interesting account of
that land of rich people and Chinese
oranges.
Ed w. Lowe and w. A. Moore have
formed a co.partnership for the purpose
of engaging IN the land, loan and real
estate business in the city of Aberdeen,
and will be pleased at all times to aid
any who desire aid. Have had several
years practice before the local land of
flee and interior department., and we
feel satisfied that the new firm can
those who place their business
their care.
in this issue will be found
a synopsis of the new school Law, which
all may read with profit. The princi-
pal change is in the composition of the
township school boards. The law pro-
Vides thatieach township shall be divid-
4I into Sub districts, that each sub.
district shall elect a director and that
directors, together with a. clerk
and treasurer, shall form the board.
new school law which provides
for the division of townships into sub.
districts also provides that a school
house can be moved TO a more conyen-
lent location by a majority of the resi-
dents of the sub-district. In view Of
this fact it is desired that school boards
who contemplate moving school huild-
wait until the law takes effect in
July or else cause the removals to be
made with due regard tor the coming
The territorial board of education
held q meeting at Mellette last Friday,
the three members being present. The
board virtually arrived at the conclu.
sion that the powers of the superin.
tendent were arbitrary, the other mem
bers having little more than advising
Owing to the limited Gppro.
priation, counties will be called upon
tc furnish their own blanks, the appro.
priation being little more than sufficient;
TO print the required number of copies
Of the new school law.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1887-04-22

NOTICE The annual election Of the
Farmers Elevator CO., of Warner, to
elect five directors and vote on an n
endment to the bylaws and to transact
such other business as may properly
come before the meeting of stOckhold-
ers, will beheld at the elevator Of the
company on the first Tuesday of May,
being the 9th day Of May 1887.
N. i. GILBERT,
FRED FISHER.
Directors.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1887-04-22
specIal LOCALS.

Mills Bros, Aberdeen, have a new
stock of wall paper. S1tS
WANTED. "A servant girl. Coed
wages will be paid. Enquire at this
office.
Fer SALE.--Twn new mich cows for
cash or ON time. Enquire of
34tf N. /. GILBERT, Warner.
Second mortgage money 10 loan at
one third chattel rates by Ralph L.
Brown. east of the United States land
office, Aberdeen. soft
From and after this week my mill
will be closed except on Tuesday and
Saturday of each week.
w. ID FISHER.
NoTrcE.-I wantsgood men and teams
to go with me on the Devils Lake ex-
tension of the Manitoba railroad. Will
start about May 5. For particulars
write me at Warner.
j. H. MILLER.
FoURD.-On Sunday morning April 10,
in one of the bedrooms at the Foster
House, a sum of money. Loosgr can
have same by proving property and
paying for this notice.
e#Ma 64Bf HH MRCa JANE
NoTIcE.-To one and ali who want.
money, final proofs made, farm Insur-
ance q few select farms. / am now pre-
pared to furnish the same on short mo-
tice. Have also accepted the agency
sof the Springfield (Ohio) Threshing
Machine Cos goods, which ! will be
pleased to show and explain to all.
j. WIZ SMITH,
32tf Vcrdon, Oak.
Notice to HOrse-breeders.
"Winona," half blood Percheron-
Norman, will make the season as fol
lows.
AM4aada Taesaar WyaTth,
Bros. farm, 8 miles north Of Rondell.
Wednesdays, al Rondell.
Thursdays and Fridays, at our own
barn 4 miles east Of Rondell.
324 SMITH Bros.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1887-04-22
SUNBE;AMS.
The Modern HiaWatha.

He killed the noble Mndjokivis,
With the skim he made him mittens,
Made them wit the fur side inside,
Made them with the skin side outside;
He, TO get the warm side inside,
Put the inside skin side outside:
He, to get the cold side outside,
Put the warm side fur side inside:
] hats why he put the fur side inside,
Why he put .!Ie skin side outSid,
Why he turned them inside outside
Unknown Exchange.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1887-04-22

MILWAUKEE, & ST. PAUL Rally,
AT vvRNER, DAKoTA.
GOING SOUTH.
Freight II .55 I'm
Passenger 7:52 am
GOING NORTH.
Passenger 745S I'm
Freight b:45 pm
JAY Cook, Agent.
CHICAGO & NORTHWESTERN RAILROAD,
AT RUDoLPH, DAKOTA.
GOING SOUTH
Passenger, 8.2S q. m.
Il:5S am.
GOING NORTH.
Passenger, 4:l9 pm.
Freight LIS p.m
O.. NJ. MARSH, Agent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-06-29
Bnsinsss properip far Sale ana 60 Tel

BUILDINGS, stores, lofts and Offices to let,
I'D on broadway Nassau. Beekrpan William and Fulton
sta RUTLAND WHITING. Beekmanst
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-06-29
qitp proYertp mantso.
WANTED.-Downt0wn business property for
W ,eash purchasers
HCLAND 4 WHITING, Beskman At
1rooidpn propertp 5n Sale ano 90 Eet
FOR SALE

20x46 FEET-LoT 100 FEET DEEP
Yhreestofy and basement stone front Ra..r.
toI and "a story finished IN hard wood noo ssoc
pe glass windows Ia parlor cabinet mantss
Su ~ PLATE giss. nirrors BrIess sars psror story
.oSs psrior SANITARY plumbing throughout Heated by
Also corner house, finished durable mannsr
bermt - Why ". sPociAi
reach them take Brookvn Road 10 sumne- ava
aoce About 70 minutes rdethen 70 blocks up suuner
s 70 mopfosst then block to house. Lewis ave
houses are sn conys4sn Elevated Road IN one OF
S Hs RESIDENCE streets IL Brooklyn and bn By Que Of he
cannot 49, u u sss s they %.: ;: :o4 owner
81 FIRST PLACE.-To let, furnished or un
univ 3afsshsa fer ses o{ three years 70 prvate family
II sne me tnressery htghsoop brownst0us honss No
seoe4 Apply y xpRz1D CLARKE tribune Once n Y